Today I'm sending a link which suggests ways to practice mindfulness at work by incorporating purposeful pauses.

In addition to these suggestions there's one more I try to use. It's when the computer is "thinking" and all you can see is that spinning circle. It used to be so frustrating, but now more often than not I use it to take a moment to pause and breath. A few deep breaths with my eyes shut helps to alleviate any frustration.

Purposeful PausesWith each Purposeful Pause below, practice noticing when the attention drifts and redirect it back to where you are now.1. Choose to start your dayrather than letting the day start you—begin each day by noticing the sensations of the breath for a few breaths before jumping out of bed.2. Use transitions wisely—choose some days to drive to and from work without the radio or phone. When you arrive at your destination, allow yourself a few moments to sit in the car, noticing the breath.3. Nourish yourself—mindfully eat your lunch attending to the colors, taste, and smells of the food.4. Just walk between meetings—no emails or texts—feeling the feet on the floor, the air on the skin, and the possibility of greeting colleagues you pass rather than bumping into them while you text!5. Sit at your desk while your computer is turning on, noticing the sensations in the body as you sit.Try one each day, what do you notice? What other Purposeful Pauses do you discover?